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Madrid Train StationsMadrid Train Stations...there are two main train stations in Madrid, Atocha and Chamartín where you can start your travels to any destination. Most of the AVE trains (high speed trains) depart from the Atocha Station but a couple of them do so from the Chamartín Station. RENFE's Punctuality Promise AVE Tourist Trains Luxury Trains Madrid Stations Madrid Train Stations basic information
Atocha Station
Chamartín Station
Chamartín Station is a bit smaller and not as beautiful as the Atocha Station, but what it lacks in character it delivers in functionality. Most of the trains departing from this station serve the northwestern part of Spain as well as Lisbon and Paris. Since the 23rd of December 2007 it too provides service to some of the Ave Trains, particularly those going to Segovia and Valladolid Ocampo Grande.
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Atocha
station is located
about a 20 minute walk from the Puerta del Sol, in the neighborhood of
Atocha in the Glorieta of the Emperor Charles the V. The original train
station was mostly destroyed by a fire in 1892, after the fire a larger
station was rebuilt and reopened in
1895. In 1992 the main building was
taken out of service and the terminal was converted into a large rest
area with shops, cafes, travel agencies, restaurants and most impressive
of all a spectacular covered tropical garden unique in the world. It is breathtaking!
Even if you are not planning on taking any trains during your stay if
you find yourself anywhere in the neighborhood it is worth stopping by
to view this well kept
tropical paradise. On March 11, 2004 Atocha station was the site of one
of the most horrific terrorist attacks taken place in Madrid, 192 people died and more than 1500 were injured.
On June 10, 2004 the Atocha station memorial was dedicated to the
victims of the attacks.
